ripple effect

noun

1. a spreading effect or series of consequences caused by a single action or event.

ripple effect

noun

1. the repercussions of an event or situation experienced far beyond its immediate location

Word History and Origins

Origin of ripple effect¹

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

The ripple effect of such a decision is less clear for James.

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“If we raise the wages and make these jobs good jobs for the 21st century or 22nd century, they could be a pathway to real economic opportunity in a ripple effect for their own families. It’s such a win, win, win.”

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You’re trying to make a living, and much respect, but you have got to try to grasp what is going to be the ripple effect.

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"This will worsen polarisation and gridlock in Congress. And the ripple effect of that will mean emboldening this president and future presidents to act unilaterally without Congress."

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The lack of new gas supplies is having a ripple effect for Trinidad.

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